NEW ORLEANS — Kentucky will be without Tai Wynyard against UCLA Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic matchup.

The redshirt sophomore forward has recently had back spasms, UK announced before tipoff. Wynyard did not practice with the team earlier this week during a session open to reporters. He made the trip to New Orleans, but did not dress out for the game.

The New Zealand native is averaging 1.1 points and 1.9 rebounds and has played in seven of Kentucky's 10 games this season.

The Wildcats are already without injured freshmen Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Jemarl Baker (knee). Point guard Quade Green will wear protective glasses for the second consecutive game after injuring his eye earlier this month.